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Montpellier HSC vs AJ Auxerre, Ligue 1 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2022-23
Sun 21 Aug 2022 · 13:00 UTC Stade de la Mosson HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Montpellier HSC vs AJ AuxerreLigue 1 at Stade de la Mosson.

Match Details

  • Referee Cyril Mugnier
  • Referee Benoit Bastien
  • Referee Yohann Rouinsard
  • Referee Mathieu Vernice
  • Referee Antoine Valnet
  • Referee Florian Goncalves

Head-to-Head

2
2
Montpellier HSC 4 games · Avg 2.8 goals AJ Auxerre

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Aug AJ Auxerre H 1–2 L
13 Aug Paris Saint-Germain FC A 2–5 L
07 Aug ES Troyes AC H 3–2 W
21 May Angers SCO A 0–2 L
14 May Paris Saint-Germain FC H 0–4 L
08 May Clermont Foot 63 A 1–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Aug Montpellier HSC A 2–1 W
14 Aug Angers SCO H 2–2 D
07 Aug Lille OSC A 1–4 L
14 May Amiens SC H 2–1 W
07 May Le Havre AC A 2–1 W
30 Apr USL Dunkerque H 1–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Stade de la Mosson. Montpellier HSC are looking to make home advantage count against AJ Auxerre.
  • 4' Nuno Da Costa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 4.
  • 5' A moment of madness from Nuno Da Costa on 5 minutes earns him a Yellow card. AJ Auxerre will be frustrated.
  • 10' Paul Joly is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for AJ Auxerre tonight.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' AJ Auxerre started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
  • 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 30' France international Nicolas Cozza has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 35' Montpellier HSC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AJ Auxerre backline.
  • 39' Mamadou Sakho doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 40' GOAL! Mamadou Sakho scores on 40. Assisted by Arnaud Nordin
  • 43' A meaty challenge results in booking for Paul Joly on 43.
  • 44' Paul Joly has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 44.
  • 45' AJ Auxerre manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alexandre Coeff is hanging Julian Jeanvier on the field on 45 minute.
  • 46' The referee shows Montpellier HSC player a Red card on 46.
  • 46' A change in the AJ Auxerre ranks — Gauthier Hein exits the field as Mbaye Niang enters on 46.
  • 51' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 52' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Mbaye Niang on 52 minutes.
  • 57' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 62' AJ Auxerre is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 63' Faitout Maouassa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sepe Elye Wahi at the 63 minute mark.
  • 65' A change in the AJ Auxerre ranks — Hamza Sakhi exits the field as Youssouf M'Changama enters on 65.
  • 70' Nuno Da Costa does the damage! The net is bulging and AJ Auxerre surge ahead!
  • 73' Poor challenge from Mamadou Sakho. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 74' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mamadou Sakho on 74 minutes.
  • 75' Brilliant from the ! Mathias Autret makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 75.
  • 76' The Montpellier HSC bench stirs into life. Falaye Sacko is withdrawn and Enzo Tchato gets his opportunity.
  • 81' AJ Auxerre have won 388 goals from 434 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 82' The AJ Auxerre manager makes a substitution. Mathias Autret departs to be replaced by Rayan Raveloson.
  • 83' Beni Makouana has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mamadou Sakho on 83 minute.
  • 84' Montpellier HSC ring the changes. Mamadou Sakho has done his job and it is now time for Beni Makouana to step up.
  • 85' The Montpellier HSC bench stirs into life. Wahbi Khazri is withdrawn and Valere Germain gets his opportunity.
  • 88' Nuno Da Costa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 88.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Teji Savanier on 90.
  • With this win, AJ Auxerre is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39 Montpellier HSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59 AJ Auxerre xG
I would bet for: Montpellier HSC or AJ Auxerre 73% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Montpellier HSC32% Draw27% AJ Auxerre41%
Actual: AJ Auxerre win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Montpellier HSC or Draw
59%
Draw or AJ Auxerre
68%
Montpellier HSC or AJ Auxerre
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Montpellier HSC25% Draw44% AJ Auxerre31%
Actual: Montpellier HSC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 1
7.2%
0 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Montpellier HSC

Handicap Montpellier HSC covers Push AJ Auxerre covers
-2.5 5% 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% 85%
-1 15% 17% 68%
-0.5 32% 68%
+0.5 59% 41%
+1 59% 20% 21%
+1.5 79% 21%
+2 79% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% 9%

Clean Sheet

Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
21%
AJ Auxerre keeps clean sheet
26%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.